Tufts Medical Center Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
20
Positions
#51
Specialty Rank
$81,577
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#51
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
76th Percentile
Top 24% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602421013
- NRMP Code:
- 1263260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 82
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 59
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 18.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The culture & dedication to resident education & training is the absolute strength of our program. Our interview day is designed to recreate that sense of family and resident centered dedication. During the five years of training our residents are able to experience all types of practice settings & patient populations, which best prepares our trainees for their careers. Our motto is, residents are not here to watch, attendings are here to teach the residents how to become standout surgeons.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$81,577
PGY-1
$84,900
PGY-2
$88,368
PGY-3
$92,627
PGY-4
$97,671
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $590K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $67K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 454K
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.61
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
80°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
17.1
Gas (per gallon)
$4.67
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602421013
- NRMP Code:
- 1263260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 82
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Scott P Ryan
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/11/2026 - 12/12/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1263260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Tufts Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Tufts Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Starla E Pathak
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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